Texts I've sent
One facet of commonality that I see in people like myself is being emotionally defensive. That's a big reason why I have some difficulty in meeting the people that I sense a common repoire with - because I have to try and let my defenses down, and actually relate instead of just being my normal abrasive self, often enough.
But at least I have another important piece of the puzzle.
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Being a no-nonsense pragmatist in a world of confused souls?
What the hell was I thinking?
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I think that my derisive laughter and the pauses you make before you change the subject on someone may serve the same social function.
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Practice make perfect, quitters never win, and manners wins championships.
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Hey, I got upset because it was a series of disappointments. There are things that happen in my life, and they all affect me.
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Have you ever had those moments of crisis? Those moments where you thnk how it'd be 10000 times easier to be a non-thinking, irresponsible tard then it would be to be an invested, caring, pragmatic person who engages the rest of the world?
Ignorance is bliss, but it sure ain't enlightenment.
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I am no better at establishing social value or credibility in social circles, when I need to convince them of something. I do know that logical arguments do not work. I also suspect that if we cannot convince each other that we each know what the real deal is, we are a looooooong way from convincing anyone else.
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Are you savoring life's richness? Or are you just here for the open bar?
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If it is accomplishing your goals, then it is nothing to be sorry for.
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More later.